C4I for the Warrior: Will This Dog Hunt

Abstract : Thesis: Successful implementation of C4I For The Warrior (C4IFTW) is dependent upon overcoming technical issues, budgetary constraints, and lack of cooperation between the armed services. This paper examines past, present and future technologies involved with the C4IFTW concept. USMC, Command and control, C2, C3, C4I, Joint command and control, C4IFTW, JITC, CIM, DISA, Defense ADP, Data standards, Interoperability.